HyperDic: distraint

English > 1 sense of the word distraint:
NOUNactdistraint, distressthe seizure and holding of property as security / security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
English > distraint: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe seizure and holding of property as security / security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim.
Synonymdistress
BroaderseizureThe taking possession of something by legal process
Spanishembargo
Catalanembargament

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